Well, just when we don't think it's possible for Billy Beane and the Oakland Athletics to surprise us again, they absolutely stun us.

Never, ever do they cease to amaze, and just when you think they're done with their major moves at the non-waiver trade deadline, they pull off another doozy, landing Boston Red Sox ace Jon Lester and Jonny Gomes for Yoenis Cespedes and a competitive balance draft pick in 2015.

The trade, confirmed by two high-ranking officials with direct knowledge of the trade, also said that the Athletics will be receiving about $1.15 million from the Red Sox.

The officials spoke to USA TODAY Sports on condition of anonymity because the trade has not yet been announced.

The Athletics, who already pulled off the stunning deal in July with the Chicago Cubs for starting pitchers Jeff Samardzija and Jason Hammel, now have a full-house of aces that make them the World Series favorite.

Finally, after being to the postseason seven times under the Beane watch, and failing to reach the World Series, advancing to the American League Championship Series just once, the A's have a team ready to win it all.

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July 31: The Rays traded LHP David Price to the Tigers in a three-team trade with the Mariners. The Mariners received OF Austin Jackson; the Rays got LHP Drew Smyly, INF Nick Franklin and minor league INF Willy Adames.
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